Sugar Sprint Pea
Best snap pea for gardeners seeking early, heat-tolerant, and effortless harvests.
Experience the joy of growing your own delicious snap peas with the Sugar Sprint variety. This fast-maturing plant delivers abundant, 3-inch pods that are wonderfully sweet and virtually stringless, perfect for fresh eating or quick cooking. Its heat-tolerant vines are productive over an extended harvest period, and as an open-pollinated, dual-season choice, it offers flexibility for spring and fall planting. Plus, these peas naturally enrich your soil by fixing nitrogen, making them a smart choice for your garden.
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Price vs Category Average
-13%
Below average
Days to Maturity
55
/ days
Who it's for
- Beginners needing disease-resistant, low-maintenance crops
- Busy gardeners wanting quick, snackable harvests
- Impatient growers seeking early-season garden rewards
Who should skip it
- Cooks specifically looking for traditional shelling peas
- Gardeners with limited space for vertical support structures
- Casual harvesters who prefer a flexible picking schedule
Performance breakdown
Harvest Speed
Rapid 55-day maturity ensures a quick turnaround for impatient gardeners.
Culinary Convenience
Stringless pods eliminate tedious prep work for fresh snacking.
Climate Adaptability
Heat-tolerant vines extend the harvest window through challenging seasonal shifts.
Planting Flexibility
Dual-season capability allows for both spring and fall garden planning.
Soil Enrichment
Natural nitrogen fixation actively improves garden bed health while growing.
Seed Viability
Reliable two-year shelf life provides consistent performance for future seasons.
Key Specs
Days to Maturity
55 days
Seed Depth
1–1.5 inches
Seed Spacing
1 inch
Row Spacing
18–24 inches
Minimum Germination Rate
80%
Seeds per Ounce
approximately 90–165
Seed Life
2 years
Soil pH Preference
6.0-7.0
Features
- Early maturing snap pea variety
- Produces numerous 3-inch pods
- Virtually stringless pods for easy enjoyment
- Heat tolerant vines
- Dual-season planting option
- Improves soil health
- Open pollinated for seed saving
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the Sugar Sprint Pea for its exceptional quality, specifically noting the sweet, crisp flavor that makes it a garden favorite. Reliability is another major theme; gardeners report prolific yields and early maturity, making them incredibly easy to grow successfully. The stringless nature further enhances the ease of use, confirming this variety as a high value, dependable choice for both novice and experienced growers seeking superior taste.
Know before you buy
These peas are an early-maturing variety that typically reach maturity in about 55 days after planting.
Yes, Sugar Sprint is a dual-season variety. Its heat-tolerant vines make it a reliable choice for both spring and fall garden plantings.
No, these pods are virtually stringless. They are bred for easy snacking and quick preparation without the need for tedious stringing.
Sugar Sprint peas prefer a soil pH between 6.0 and 7.0. They should be planted 1 to 1.5 inches deep with 1 inch of spacing between seeds.
Yes, because Sugar Sprint is an open-pollinated variety, you can successfully save the seeds from your harvest to plant in future seasons.
No, this variety is not recommended for container gardening. They perform best when planted directly in the ground with adequate row spacing of 18 to 24 inches.
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